Match: 6th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025/26
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2025
Time: 1:10 PM Local (6:10 PM AEDT)
Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Live Streaming: Kayo, Foxtel (Australia) | Disney+ Hotstar (India)
Both Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers are desperate for their first win of the season after losing their opening matches.
Confirmed Squad Updates
Brisbane Heat Women Squad
Source: Cricket.com.au & Brisbane Heat official website (November 11, 2025)
The big news for Brisbane Heat is the return of Grace Harris from her calf injury. Harris missed the opening match but has been cleared to play after recovering from the injury that kept her out of the ODI World Cup.
Confirmed 13-Player Squad: Jess Jonassen (c), Lily Bassingthwaighte, Lucy Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Nadine de Klerk, Charli Knott (vc), Annie O’Neil, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues
Out: Bonnie Berry (omitted from squad)
Note: Grace Parsons is ruled out for the entire season due to medical reasons.
Perth Scorchers Women Squad
Source: Cricket.com.au (November 11, 2025)
Perth Scorchers have named an unchanged squad from their opening match against Sydney Sixers.
Confirmed 13-Player Squad: Sophie Devine (c), Chloe Ainsworth, Maddy Darke, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Freya Kemp, Alana King, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Paige Scholfield, Ruby Strange
Likely Playing XIs
Brisbane Heat Women (Likely XI)
- Grace Harris
- Charli Knott
- Georgia Redmayne (wk)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Nadine de Klerk
- Jess Jonassen (c)
- Chinelle Henry
- Lucy Hamilton
- Nicola Hancock
- Sianna Ginger
- Annie O’Neil/Lucy Bourke
Note: Final XI will be confirmed at toss. This lineup is based on squad composition and recent form.
Perth Scorchers Women (Likely XI)
- Beth Mooney (wk)
- Katie Mack
- Sophie Devine (c)
- Mikayla Hinkley
- Paige Scholfield
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Amy Edgar
- Alana King
- Maddy Darke
- Lilly Mills
- Ebony Hoskin
Note: Final XI will be confirmed at toss. This lineup is based on squad composition and recent performances.
Players to Watch
| Team | Batter | Why Watch | Bowler | Why Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brisbane Heat | Grace Harris | Returns from injury as Heat’s leading scorer last season (277 runs at strike rate 133). Explosive opener who can change the game quickly. | Sianna Ginger | Impressed in Heat’s opener with 2/16 from 2 overs. Economy rate of 8.00 makes her a key bowling option. |
| Brisbane Heat | Jemimah Rodrigues | Fresh from India’s World Cup triumph, the experienced batter brings international class to Heat’s middle order. | Nicola Hancock | Experienced pace bowler who provides crucial breakthroughs with the new ball. |
| Perth Scorchers | Beth Mooney | Star wicketkeeper-batter scored 67 runs in two matches. Critical to Scorchers’ batting lineup. | Alana King | Leg-spinner with 126 WBBL wickets at average 20.42. Best figures of 5/16 in WBBL history. |
| Perth Scorchers | Mikayla Hinkley | Scored 31 off 30 balls in opening game with strike rate of 103.33. Important middle-order contributor. | Chloe Ainsworth | Bowling allrounder who provides balance to the Scorchers attack. |
Pitch and Weather Report
Source: Female Cricket (November 11, 2025)
Pitch Conditions:
Allan Border Field offers a well-prepared surface with consistent bounce and true carry. Batters can play their shots confidently, while pacers get early movement. Spinners come into play as the match progresses, especially under dry conditions.
Weather:
Sunny and warm conditions expected with temperatures around 28°C (high) and 15°C (low). No rain expected, moderate humidity, and slightly breezy winds. Perfect conditions for cricket.
What to Expect
Both teams are hunting their first win after disappointing starts. Brisbane Heat lost to defending champions Melbourne Renegades by 7 wickets in a rain-affected match, managing only 133 runs despite Nadine de Klerk’s fighting 40.
Perth Scorchers had a tough opening, bowled out for just 109 against Sydney Sixers who chased down the target in 12.5 overs. Ashleigh Gardner took a five-wicket haul against them.
Key Battle: Grace Harris’s return gives Brisbane Heat a major boost. Her explosive batting at the top could make the difference. Perth Scorchers need their star duo of Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine to fire together.
The pitch at Allan Border Field typically supports attacking cricket, so expect a competitive match with both teams desperate to get on the board.
Match Prediction
Edge to Brisbane Heat – Playing at home with Grace Harris back in the lineup gives them the advantage. However, Perth Scorchers have match-winners in Mooney, Devine, and King who can turn the game around. Expect a close contest with the toss playing an important role.
Final Word: Both teams need this win badly. Brisbane Heat’s home advantage and Harris’s return might just tip the scales, but don’t count out the Scorchers’ experience and class.